The final answer key for the COMEDK UGET 2026 exam was released on May 23, 2026. Scorecards followed on May 29, 2026. Counselling is currently open, so your timing matters. You have until June 12, 2026 to register without missing out.
After registration, the focus shifts to securing your seat through the online counselling process. Document verification closes on June 30, 2026. Here's a quick overview of the exam.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | COMEDK UGET 2026 |
| Conducted By | Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka |
| Exam Date | May 9, 2026 |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Final Answer Key | May 23, 2026 |
| Result Declared | May 29, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration | Extended till June 12, 2026 |
| Total Marks | 180 |
| Participating Colleges | 150+ Private Engineering Colleges |
| Application Fee | INR 1,950 |
COMEDK UGET is a national-level entrance exam for admission to BE and BTech programmes across 150+ private engineering colleges in Karnataka, opening access to over 20,000 seats on a purely merit basis.
Its biggest advantage is reach. Candidates from anywhere in India can appear with no state quota barrier, competing equally for the 50% All India seats.
The exam was held on May 9, 2026, across more than 400 test centres in three shifts. Here are the dates that matter for the current cycle:
Counselling began on May 30, 2026. It runs online for candidates with a valid result.
Counselling moves through five stages i.e.,
You should complete verification early because choice filling only opens after document approval.
The application is entirely online at comedk.org. Create a login, fill in your details, upload documents, and pay the INR 1,950 fee. Note that one email ID cannot be reused for a second application, so use one you have permanent access to.
The eligibility requirements are straightforward:
Diploma holders are not eligible, and B.Arch admissions are based on NATA scores rather than COMEDK.
The COMEDK UGET syllabus follows the CBSE Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum across three subjects. Roughly 33% of questions come from Class 11 topics and 67% from Class 12. Hence, you should concentrate your preparation toward the senior year content.
The 3 subjects are: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each carries equal importance in the paper. So, a balanced preparation across all three is essential.
The COMEDK exam pattern 2026 is clean and predictable, which works in your favour during preparation.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 180 MCQs |
| Physics | 60 Questions |
| Chemistry | 60 Questions |
| Mathematics | 60 Questions |
| Marking | +1 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Medium | English |
The absence of negative marking changes your strategy completely. Since wrong answers cost you nothing, attempting every question is the correct approach. Leave nothing blank.
Preparation rewards consistency over intensity. A few things that work:
The students who do well are the ones who practised under real exam conditions and managed their time well across all three subjects.
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